The 2023 Texas Crab Festival was filled with family fun, lots of crabs, and, unfortunately, some Texas-size rainstorms. Despite being rained out Saturday night, the three-day event over Mother’s Day weekend was a feat. The 38th annual iconic event drew festival goers from all over the Lone Star state, Gulf Coast region, and beyond. Cracking crabs, live music, a kid zone, and a 5k run were all part of the weekend’s entertainment and activities.
101 food and shopping vendors filled Festival Park with arts, crafts, fashions, festival foods, and plenty of crabs. “Amazingly, the festival was a triumph despite the rain, lightning, and mud. As a board, we are thankful for our success and the support of the community, our festival attendees, and our volunteers who made the best out of the forecast. As a charity, we will still be able to give back and will be able to provide scholarships. That is what the Texas Crab Festival is all about,” says Tom Osten,
Grammy award winner Wayne Toups kicked off the Festival on Friday night with Big Jordan opening. A sea of lawn chairs and dancing bodies enjoyed the energetic sounds. Saturday was jammed packed with a large crowd. Vendors were busy, and memories were made before the rain and lightning called it a night. On a muddy Sunday, accordion sounds of Latin and Cajun closed out the festival with music by La Mentira Norteña and Bayou Sounds.